Labeling the accusations “untrue,” “disgusting,” and “awful,” Ricky Martin is wasting no time denying reports he was ever involved in a sexual and romantic relationship with his nephew.

As has been dominating headlines all week, Martin’s nephew alleges the two carried on a seven-month affair that also saw the young man suffer physical and psychological abuse at the hands of his GRAMMY-winning uncle.

Facing 50 years in prison if convicted of the reported crime, Ricky is fighting back to clear his good name.

Look inside to see the official statements rendered on his behalf by his rep.

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Although Usher has already amassed nine #1 hits and 18 top 10 hits on the Hot 100 over his nearly 30-year career, response to his latest release suggests the next chapter of his career will be filled with no shortage of its own share of successes.

Look inside to see the good start the City Girls-led ‘Good Love’ is off to at Billboard.

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Few Pop divas can say they’ve spent as much of their careers fielding comparison to a peer as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera have.

Mostly fueled by purported similarities in their images, early sound, proximity in their respective rises to fame, and on-and-off again rivalry, the chart titans – now both in their 40s – have endured over 20 years of being pitted against each other, a positioning that seems to show no signs of slowing.

Case in point? Spears taking to Instagram recently to show off her vocal chops.

The glowing newlywed, who has dodged mixed reviews in the past for her vocal showings on the platform, garnered favorable commentary this time when she belted a stunning rendition of her breakthrough 1998 hit ‘Baby One More Time.’

Highlighted with growls and soaring melisma, the contralto showcase – which for many was reminiscent of Xtina’s signature style – was the latest of Britney embracing her true singing voice (the opposite of the thinner and more nasally-driven vocal showings that line her biggest hits).

Look inside to hear the 40-year-old show you what she’s got “one more time.”

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As he revealed via an exclusive interview with That Grape Juice at the 2022 BET Awards, Jussie Smollett is ready to move past the drama and back to the dancefloor with his retro-inspired new single ‘Some Things.’

Believed to be the first taste of new music from his forthcoming sophomore album, the follow-up to 2018’s ‘Sum of My Music,’ ‘Things’ rings as a funky groove with sonic and vocal dealings that will undoubtedly draw comparisons to Michael Jackson circa the ‘Off the Wall’ era.

Lifted to his official YouTube channel Thursday (July 14) courtesy of his independent label Music of Sound, hop inside to get into the latest from Jussie.

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Although he garnered much positive press thanks to his victory lap at a recent VERZUZ showdown against Omarion, some critics believe Mario‘s attempt to capitalize on the hoopla backfired when he announced Tory Lanez as the feature on his new single ‘Main One.’

Reportedly drawn from his forthcoming sixth studio album (the follow-up to 2018’s ‘Dancing Shadows’), the new Mike Crook-produced bop sees its performers trade verses about giving extra special treatment to the main lady in their lives.

“Girl, you can be honest with me/ You don’t gotta be toxic with me,” Mario croons. “You don’t need no other options but me/ ‘Cause you might just be my main one.”

Announcement of the tune’s Friday (July 15) arrival drew quick criticism for the GRAMMY nominee for collaborating with Lanez amid allegations he shot and assaulted popular rapstress Megan Thee Stallion.

The naysayers obviously weren’t enough to stop Mario from moving forward with the unveiling of ‘Main,’ which is available inside for your streaming pleasure.  Hop in to hear it in full.

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Congratulations are in order for Jenifer Lewis. For, the actress – who is commonly referred to as ‘The Mother of Black Hollywood’ – has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Yvette Nicole Brown is back on screens, this time as part of ‘Fairfax’ – the Amazon Prime Video adult cartoon which follows the hilarious misadventures of four hypebeast middle schoolers.

The show, set in the streets of Los Angeles tackles diversity issues, identity bias, LGBTQ issues, cancel/woke culture, ‘drop culture’ in fashion, clout-chasing, social media popularity vs. reality, and the importance of friendship in season 2.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid sat down with the multi-hyphenate, who dished on returning as Trini (Dale’s Mom) in ‘Fairfax,’ her take on some of today’s Hot Topics and her role in Disney’s ‘Disenchanted,’ the eagerly anticipated sequel to the classic ‘Enchanted.’

Check out the exclusive interview above and be sure to let us know…

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Latto has become pretty dependable when it comes to deploying braggadocious bops. However, the femcee uses her platform for a socially-driven purpose on her latest effort, ‘P*ssy.’

Released in response to the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, the star raps:

“How you ain’t got a p*ssy but got opinions on p*ssy? That’s p*ssy. My ovaries ain’t for you to bully. Y’all the reason we make music teaching b*tches how to use it.”

As well as directing the newly unwrapped visual alongside Sara Lacombe, Latto is donating a portion of the proceeds from the release to Planned Parenthood.

Watch the video after the jump…

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After a hard-fought battle, Burna Boy has still emerged as a winner with his sixth studio album, ‘Love, Damini.’

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Ne-Yo has unlocked his eighth studio album ‘Self Explanatory.’

Preceded by singles such as ‘U 2 Luv,’ ‘Stay Down,’ and ‘Don’t Love Me,’ the project serves as the hitmaker’s first traditional LP since 2018’s ‘Good Man.’

And he welcomes a number of notable names on the album with him – including the likes of Yung Bleu, Jeremih, and Trippie Redd.

With over 15 years in the game, Ne-Yo is showing no signs of slowing down.

Take a listen to his latest body of work after the jump…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know how passionate we are about music – whether that be past or present.

However, unlike our other segments – Retro Rewind, TGJ Replay, and From The Vault – The Pop Stop is the most in-depth look at Pop songs that may have flown under the radar over the last week that you should know, rather they be from music’s biggest stars or those on the rise.

This week, we want to highlight cuts from 5 Seconds of Summer, Ty Herndon, Grandma, and Surf Curse.

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Calvin Harris is wasting no time lighting a match under his hyper-hot new single, ‘Stay With Me.’ For, just hours after the bop’s debut, the hitmaker has unleashed its accompanying music video.

A star-studded affair, the track is led by Justin Timberlake, alongside Pharrell and Halsey.

Serving as the follow-up to the Dua Lipa and Young Thug-assisted ‘Potion,’ the track is housed on Harris’ incoming album ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2’ (due August 5).

Check out the Emil Nava-directed visual after the jump…

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